Today was the season opening of the “effzeh” on the stadium. At the opening of the new season the team will be introduced, autogramms can be obtained, the fanshop can be visited and there will be a lot of events around the Müngersdorf Stadium. Last year I could not participate because of my pronounced circulation problems. This year I really wanted to go. However, for such activities, a few conditions must be fulfilled.
I should have slept at least six hours. My legs should be light rather than elephantlike. Stockings are absolutely obligatory, no matter what weather or temperature. Medication must also be on board, as well as a bottle of Effortiltropfen. A backpack with approximately seven kilos pack for support, so that I walk a little more upright. Not every restaurant or cafe is suitable for walkers. My blood pressure should already be at 90 mmHg systolic. My pain should be at 4 NRS moderate (if 0 is symptom-free and 10 is the worst thing you can imagine) and a lot more!
Depending on which combination of the above requirements are not met, I can cancel again and take a seat on the exchange- bench. If I will have the chance to change in again is uncertain. So for the same day. I don’t want to whine and I appreciate the days when everything works out (like today) and yes, I know it can be worse but sometimes I’m depressed and frustrated and sad or just sick about the situation.
I didn’t fall asleep until 4am. last night, but I slept until 10am. The 30 minute walk through the shady city forest was ok. Arrived on time for the presentation of the team. Old “Hennes” had his last official appearance. Some may explain us people of Cologne for crazy, because we celebrate the change of our mascot like a true player transfer and if the current “Hennes” birthday has reported the TV live and the press crowd in the Cologne Zoo where the reigning “Hennes” in the small Home of Billygoats lives is unimaginable! The crowning finale of the team performance – we (50,000 visitors) sing the club anthem together. A walk around the meadow, one or two cold drinks and a shopping tour through the fan shop later we made our way home. After 5 hours we were flat.
It was nice 🙂